Sec. 5. Statement of policy
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Section 103 of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 ( 22 U.S.C. 5713 ) is amended to read as follows: It is the policy of the United States— that Hong Kong should no longer be afforded special privileges separate from the People’s Republic of China under United States law; that the people of Hong Kong should have the ability to nominate and elect the leaders of their choice and should be empowered to advance the human rights and democratic ambitions of Hong Kongers; to encourage the immediate and unconditional release of the Hong Kong 47, Jimmy Lai, Chow Hang-tung, and all other prisoners of conscience in Hong Kong; to promote accountability using all available diplomatic and economic tools, including sanctions, for human rights violations by the Government of the People’s Republic of China against people in Hong Kong; to work with United States partners and allies to apply multilateral pressure on the People’s Republic of China to protect the human rights of people in Hong Kong and the autonomy of Hong Kong, and to ensure the ability of Hong Kongers to have a say in the Government of Hong Kong; to support people in Hong Kong and Hong Kong diaspora communities with initiatives that promote human rights and democracy in Hong Kong and by providing humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers fleeing repression; and to provide timely, accurate, and easily accessible guidance regarding the risks to United States citizens, businesses, and other organizations working or operating in Hong Kong. .
Sections 104 and 105 of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5714 and 5715) are repealed.
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